eDiets Recipes
Maple Basil Salmon on the Grill
Friday, December 11, 2009
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Packed with heart-healthy fats, this salmon recipe is great for your health -- and it's delicious!
Salmon
Ingredients
16 oz. salmon fillet
Basil paste (see below)
4 fl. oz. bottled maple syrup
Instructions:
Warm grill on low (or alternately pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F). Form boat of double layer of aluminum foil and place salmon in boat skin side down. Squeeze finger width of basil paste across length of salmon in wavy line; rub in with finger.
Place foil boat on grill. Douse with about 1/3 cup (4 fl. oz.) maple syrup for 16-ounce filet. Cook slowly. Do not let syrup completely caramelize. Split open with knife to test for doneness. If cooking in the oven, cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Basil Paste
Ingredients
2 cups packed, fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
Place all ingredients in food processor; blend well.
Nutrition Facts (Salmon + Basil Paste):
(Serves 4)
Calories: 400
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 55mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 23g
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Salmon
Ingredients
16 oz. salmon fillet
Basil paste (see below)
4 fl. oz. bottled maple syrup
Instructions:
Warm grill on low (or alternately pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F). Form boat of double layer of aluminum foil and place salmon in boat skin side down. Squeeze finger width of basil paste across length of salmon in wavy line; rub in with finger.
Place foil boat on grill. Douse with about 1/3 cup (4 fl. oz.) maple syrup for 16-ounce filet. Cook slowly. Do not let syrup completely caramelize. Split open with knife to test for doneness. If cooking in the oven, cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Basil Paste
Ingredients
2 cups packed, fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
Place all ingredients in food processor; blend well.
Nutrition Facts (Salmon + Basil Paste):
(Serves 4)
Calories: 400
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 55mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 23g
If you're looking for ways to make weight loss even easier, sign up for eDiets and let us create a meal plan and fitness routine designed specifically for your needs. For a limited time, lose 10 lbs. for $20, with no registration or cancellation fees!
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